UK Packaging Awards 2009: the shortlist

packagingnews.co.uk, 03 August 2009

The UK Packaging Awards this year attracted its highest-ever number of entries - more than 190 from across the industry. It also brought together some of the industry's biggest hitters from supermarkets and brand owners to judge the entries.

With more entrants than ever before, this year's ceremony, to be held on 4 November at the Grosvenor House hotel in London's Park Lane, looks set to be the best yet.

Alternatively, contact event manager Melanie Sawbridge on 020 8267 4312 or melanie.sawbridge@haymarket.com.

UK Packaging Awards 2009 shortlist

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Packaging Company of the Year
Benson Group
Curtis Print and Packaging
DS Smith Packaging
Staeger Clear Packaging

2008 winner: Benson Group

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Design Company of the Year
Burgopak
Four Brand Communications
Inspirepac
Jones Knowles Ritchie
PDD Group

2008 winner: Webb Scarlett deVlam

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Metal Packaging Award
Sponsored by Corus
Crown Speciality Packaging
Impress
The Silver Crane Company

2008 winner: Crown Speciality Packaging Europe, Bushmills 1608

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Corrugated Packaging Award
Asda Stores
DS Smith Packaging
Inspirepac
Smurfit Kappa Peterborough

2008 winner: Smurfit Kappa, Chelmsford

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Cartonboard Packaging Award
Sponsored by Stehlin Hostag Ink UK
Alcan Packaging Global Tobacco
API Laminates
Chesapeake Branded Packaging
CPC Packaging UK
The Glenmorangie Company
Webb Scarlett deVlam

2008 winner: Benson Group, Sainsbury's Taste the Difference fudge

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Glass Packaging Award
Allied Glass Containers
Seaways Services UK
The Glenmorangie Company

2008 winner: Webb Scarlett deVlam, Plymouth Navy Strength Gin

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Flexible Plastic Packaging Award
Asda Stores
Dairy Farmers of Britain
FFP Packaging Solutions
Tulip

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Rigid Plastics Packaging Award
Blue Martin Brand Design
Invitrogen
Meadwestvaco
RPC Containers
Sharp Interpack

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Labelling Award
Kingsway Printers
NSD International
SA Labels
Timestrip

2008 winner: Chesapeake Branded Packaging, Russian Standard

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Sustainable Pack Award
Artenius PET Packaging
Asda Stores
DS Smith Packaging
DSSP Rawcliffe
Heinz
Marks and Spencer
Smurfit Kappa Lokfast

2008 winner: 2 Sisters Food Group, Tesco Formshrink whole chicken

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Innovation of the Year
Sponsored by Reed Exhibitions
Delta Global Source
DSSP Rawcliffe
Invitrogen
Procter & Gamble
Reckitt Benckiser
Sharp Interpack
Timestrip

2008 winner: Webb Scarlett deBlam, Dulux Paintpod

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Best Packaging of a New Product
Aqualisa Products
Ardagh Glass
Crown Speciality Packaging
Heinz
Martin Dawe Brand Design
Procter & Gamble
Reckitt Benckiser
The Glenmorangie Company

2008 winner: Webb Scarlett deVlam, Boss Skin Shine Control

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Best Re-Packaging of a Brand
Four Brand Communications for Duchy Originals
Heinz
Honey Creative for Spicentice
Honey Creative for Tesco Dips
Tulip for Danepak
Webb Scarlett deVlam for Fairy Liquid

2008 winner: HJ Heinz, Heinz Snap Pots

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Retail Ready Packaging
DS Smith Packaging
inspirepac
Smurfit Kappa - South West
Smurfit Kappa Corby

2008 winner: Smurfit Kappa Corby, Walls Stroller

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Supply Chain Solution Award
Asda Stores
DS Smith Packaging
Smurfit Kappa Abercarn
Smurfit Kappa Lokfast

2008 winner: DS Smith Packaging, Chesterfield, Office Depot Campaign Pack

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Consumer Convenience Award
Asda Stores
FFP Packaging Solutions
Invitrogen
Parkham Foods

2008 winner: HJ Heinz, Heinz Snap Pots